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Harrington 320A
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  • Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation from United States Merchant Marine Academy, 1985
  • J.D. from Temple University, 1993
  • USCG Unlimited Master License
  • 15 years sailing experience on various merchant marine vessels, 12 years experience working shoreside in a shipping company office. 
  • Member of the Nautical Institute
Office Location
Bresnahan C305
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Background

 

  • Bachelor of Science from Massachusetts Maritime Academy
  • Master of Arts from Cambridge College
  • Master Mariner - Oceans, Unlimited Tonnage, Tankerman PIC, DL, DG
Office Location
Harrington 322A
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Office Location
Kurz 219
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Background

Dr. Heather (Schrum) Burton is currently Chair of the the Marine Science, Safety & Environmental Protection Department at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy. She teaches Earth Science, Oceanography, Coastal Ecology, Communicating Ocean and Climate Science, and several marine biology courses. She has coordinated and taught Experiential Learning field courses in St. John, Maine, and Bermuda. Dr. Burton received her B.A. in Geology (Mathematics minor) from Hamilton College and a Ph.D. in Oceanography from the Graduate School of Oceanography, University of Rhode Island.  Her research interests include marine biogeochemistry, particularly the carbon and nitrogen cycles. Dr. Burton has participated on oceanographic research expeditions to the Southern Ocean, Equatorial Pacific, Atlantic Ocean, the Bering Sea, and the Gulf of Mexico.

Office Location
Harrington 317A
Phone Number
Background

Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation,  Massachusetts Maritime Academy, 1994    Master of Science in Emergency Management, Massachusetts Maritime Academy 2016, USCG Unlimited Chief Mate , 1600 Ton Master's

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Marine Transportation
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